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GD08 EKE

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,664 mi
Last recorded80,664 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 EKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 80,664 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion starting front of wheel arch wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 80,664 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in chassis, wheel arch behind brake flexi. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in wheel arch, front side. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion starting front of wheel arch wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 76,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 76,454 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill, within 30cm of subframe mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 72,238 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 72,238 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 68,043 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 68,043 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 64,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 64,100 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 59,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 59,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 52,003 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 52,003 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 47,584 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 26 Jun 2017 43,641 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 40,942 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 38,410 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 33,230 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 33,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 28,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 28,504 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,824 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,127 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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GD08 EKE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GD08 EKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GD08 EKE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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